Story. Lesson. Advice‪.‬ Justin Olivares

In this week's episode I discuss my stress max limit and how I told my boss that I didn't want to work there anymore…what is yours? When was the last time you reached your breaking point in life where you could not handle one.more.thing. For the lesson, it's all about creating a system for recognizing and managing your stress…because, it's going to happen again. The advice, this week, is from Monika Kristofferson of @efficientorganization. She discusses how to better manage your 5:0...

In this week's episode, I discuss the importance of managing the people, places and things in your life. The Story: Why was I thrown out of a bar by a bouncer on a double date when I was over 40 years old? The Lesson: It's time to prune the tree.The Advice: Sometimes it is easier to identify what you don't want in your life rather than what you do want...so start there. Sponsor I Wish I Had:Vice Golf@vicegolf on IGGrab a golf glove here from my affiliate link:https://amzn.to/3w...

In this week's episode, I discuss the story of the guy I golfed with that carried $5,000 in cash on him in his wallet...why?For the lesson, it's simple...stop trying to impress strangers. What is our fascination with wanting to make sure complete strangers are in awe of us - our cars, our houses, our watches...I've been guilty of this to the 'nth degree...have you?The advice I would give my younger self? Ask yourself this question - what do you place value on? The Sponsor I Wish I Had:Bentgo ...

In this week's episode, I discuss the story of the nail in the head. And, my own version of that story with my wife.For the lesson, it boils down to realizing it is not about us and our ability to solve a problem. The advice: simple...seek first to understand rather than to be understood. Sponsor I Wish I Had:Canva.comJust the Tip:Using a gram scale for measuring food.Whisper In:@Olivia.adriance on IGCheck out this related video: https://youtu.be/nb-mEnRXpmM?si=P9bKg5Lbe...

In this week's episode, I discuss the story of my time spent in three different cities. What did I do? Well, instead of enjoying the cities to the fullest, I was constantly focused on the wrong things.The lesson I learned is to enjoy the moment for what it is, not focus on what it isn't. The advice that I would give myself is that the more I give meaning to meaningless things, the more joy of life I am missing out on.Sponsor I Wish I Had:Govee @goveeofficialAmazon affiliate link:&n...

In this episode, I discuss the story of our kitchen table (now well in its mid-30's) and how the memories there shaped my childhood and are currently shaping my daughter's childhood. For the lesson, it's all about the hear and now...that's right...hear your child, be present, be involved...right now is your child's childhood and how you respond, act, and exist with that helps shape their inner voice and their future. The advice I give myself and others is to not project your day onto your chi...